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Overview |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
| Location | Los Altos Hills, CA | Imperial, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 12,434 | 7,747 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | foothill.edu | imperial.edu | ||
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Costs |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,395 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,340 | $6,624 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,250 | $9,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,013 | $4,396 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,300 | $9,207 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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Academics |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 25:1 | 31:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,400 | $28,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,972 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $92 | N/A |
Diversity |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 91% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Foothill College | IVC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Foothill College is larger than than IVC based on total student enrollment (12,434 students vs. 7,747 students)
Foothill College vs. IVC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Foothill College or IVC?
- Foothill College is 26.4% more expensive to attend than IVC for in-state tuition ($1,395.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.2% higher at Foothill College than Imperial Valley College ($11,340.00 vs. $6,624.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Imperial Valley College than Foothill College ($4,396 vs. $11,013)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Imperial Valley College are 103.7% lower than costs at Foothill College ($9,940 vs. $20,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Imperial Valley College than Foothill College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Imperial Valley College students is 114.1% larger than aid received Foothill College ($9,207 vs. $4,300)
Which college is harder to get into, Foothill College or IVC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IVC or Foothill College .
Foothill College vs. IVC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Foothill College or IVC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IVC and Foothill College.
- Graduates from Foothill College earn on average $30,600 more per year than IVC graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $28,800)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/